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Springfield, Missouri Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Springfield, MO: Passport Offices & Application Process

Springfield Missouri Main Post Office
500 W Chestnut Expy
Springfield MO, 65802

In Springfield, Missouri there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Springfield passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Springfield, there are (191) other passport offices in Missouri from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Springfield, Missouri and Expedited Passport service options for Springfield.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Springfield Missouri

Showing the single passport office in Springfield:

Springfield Missouri Main Post Office

500 W Chestnut Expy
Springfield, MO 65802

 

Other passport offices near Springfield Missouri

Willard Post Office - Willard - 7.4 Miles
Republic Post Office - Republic - 8.1 Miles
Nixa Post Office - Nixa - 10.3 Miles
Ozark Post Office - Ozark - 12.4 Miles
Ash Grove Post Office - Ash Grove - 13.4 Miles
Rogersville Post Office - Rogersville - 14.3 Miles
Crane Post Office - Crane - 21.2 Miles
Webster County, MO, Circuit Court - Marshfield - 22.2 Miles
Aurora Post Office - Aurora - 22.9 Miles
Lawrence County Circuit Clerk - Mt Vernon - 23.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Springfield

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Arkansas Passport Center - 164.5 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 315.5 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 384.9 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 458.7 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 465.1 Miles



Springfield, Missouri Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Springfield is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Springfield or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Springfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Springfield isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Springfield

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Springfield or any other city in Missouri or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Springfield are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Springfield

Residents of the following cities that are close to Springfield can consider using the passport office services in Springfield for their passport application sealing needs.

Brookline Missouri, Republic Missouri, Nixa Missouri, Billings Missouri, Chesapeake Missouri, Aurora Missouri, Conway Missouri, Branson Missouri, Point Lookout Missouri, Mansfield Missouri, Pittsburg Missouri, Urbana Missouri, Wheaton Missouri, Milford Missouri, Omaha Arkansas, Berryville Arkansas, Eureka Springs Arkansas, Webb City Missouri, Oakland Park Missouri, Nashville Missouri

Passport Expediting in Springfield, Missouri

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Springfield. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Springfield, Missouri

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Springfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Springfield contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Springfield?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Springfield.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Springfield to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Springfield?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Springfield, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Arkansas Passport Center, it's not really close being that it's 164.5 miles from Springfield, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Springfield?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

List of places to get passport photos in Springfield

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Springfield.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #5286 - Springfield - (1.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Kansas Expy & Grand Ave
1930 W Grand St
Springfield MO 65802
(417) 863-6416
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Springfield Supercenter - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
3520 W Sunshine St
Springfield MO 65807
417-881-9779
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Elfindale Corners - (2.1 mi)
Nw Corner Of Sunshine And Fort, Next To Braum's
1325 W Sunshine
Springfield MO 65807
(417) 863-6644
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5288 - Springfield - (2.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Kansas Expressway & Kearney St
1525 W Kearney St
Springfield MO 65803
(417) 862-4099
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Springfield Supercenter - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
2825 N Kansas Expy
Springfield MO 65803
417-865-0196
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #5287 - Springfield - (3.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of National Ave & St. Louis {& E. Trafficway}
1155 E Saint Louis St
Springfield MO 65806
(417) 862-5302
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10417 - Springfield - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
1153 East Elm Street
Springfield MO 65806
(417) 831-0380
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Rabbit Patch Center - (3.1 mi)
Next to US Automotive
334 E Kearney
Springfield MO 65803
(417) 863-7877
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #7743 - Springfield - (3.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of National & Cherokee
1955 S National Ave
Springfield MO 65804
(417) 881-6836
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3688 - Springfield - (3.6 mi)
Campbell & Battlefield
2951 S Campbell Ave
Springfield MO 65807
(417) 890-7924
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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